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Activist Fights Gas Wells Near Arlington Daycare Amid Health Fears

1/28/2025

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In Arlington, Texas, community activist Ranjana Bhandari is raising her voice against Total Energies' plan to install 10 gas wells near a daycare. She warns of serious health risks for children, such as asthma and leukemia. Despite the company's claims of safety, residents and city leaders remain deeply worried about the potential pollution and its effects on their community's well-being.

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In Arlington, Texas, community activist Ranjana Bhandari is raising her voice against Total Energies' plan to install 10 gas wells near a daycare. She warns of serious health risks for children, such as asthma and leukemia. Despite the company's claims of safety, residents and city leaders remain deeply worried about the potential pollution and its effects on their community's well-being.